Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards has hired Daniel DeBell as General Manager. DeBell comes to Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards with 20 years of management experience. Through his career he spent time in key roles in business development, marketing, project management and production efficiency. His combination of past experience, broad skill set and extensive capabilities are translating well into the wine industry.

Leigh Triner, Co-CEO of Hazlitt, stated "We are thrilled to have Dan join our senior management team and bolster our management expertise. Our company's rapid growth and acquisition of Hazlitt's Red Cat Cellars in Naples, NY necessitated we increase our organizational leadership. Dan is a perfect fit for us."

"I am really excited about the growth potential of the business, the commitment of the people and the amazing products," said DeBell. He added, "I look forward to being a significant part of the future of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars."

A native of Ithaca, NY, DeBell earned a degree in Applied Economics, Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University. He currently lives in Trumansburg, NY with his wife Michelle, 4 Dogs, 3 cats and 32 horses.